Breathe - Faith Hill
That's my daily mantra when I don't have the energy I would like to head out for a run, am bored with staying at home and being out of my regular routine, the printer doesn't work, I feel overwhelmed suddenly by the diagnosis and treatment plan I've been handed. Just a couple of big long breaths get me through those moments.
It helps get me to sleep at night or back to sleep when I wake up in the early morning hours. It helps me to sit through the long waits in the waiting room at the chemo clinic or yet another doctor's office. It keeps me balanced.
It's much like Dory's 'Just keep swimming, just keep swimming' (Finding Nemo)- just push through and don't focus on the shit right in front of you. Move beyond it and focused on the destination.
Tomorrow is treatment number 2 of 8. Going in strong and healthy with my mantra to get me through the rough spots.
There are many of us breathing right along with you Lisa - intentionally breathing with you - sharing the air and the energy our shared breathed in and out air carries. It makes us all one. I know you love trees - a source of our oxygen. I am just back from an intensive meditation course where the breath and observation of sensations on the body enable equanimity. Your focus on your breath to regain balance is an excellent practice. Thanks for sharing your practice and wisdom. I love the reference to Dory! Sending you positive vibes heading into treatment #2. Glad that Greg is there with you for this one. :) Nancy
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy. Good to hear that your meditation course went well. Greg is here with me but so many others as well in spirit. I might just have to get out and do a bit of tree bathing after my appointments tomorrow to refresh my body. Lisa
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